Communication on the Internet has become more and more a part of informal social control mechanism. Violations of the social norms, norms of democracy and other social values give Internet journalists and users reasons for creation and spreading messages and discussions, which can serve as a specific sanction against individuals, groups or organizations. Ethical norms and standards of conduct for this kind of communications are still uncertain. They are subject of ethical disputes including the disputes between the Internet users, internet journalists and the members of traditional mass media. These trends are examined in the report on the national and local examples.
Media and Mass Communication,2012, №1( 3), с. 153 - 160.

Communication on the Internet has become more and more a part of informal social control mechanism. Violations of the social norms, norms of democracy and other social values give Internet journalists and users reasons for creation and spreading messages and discussions, which can serve as a specific sanction against individuals, groups or organizations. Ethical norms and standards of conduct for this kind of communications are still uncertain. They are subject of ethical disputes including the disputes between the Internet users, internet journalists and the members of traditional mass media. These trends are examined in the report on the national and local examples.
Media and Mass Communication,2012, №1( 3), с. 153 - 160.